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I'm not disputing that intelligence agencies would lie to justify a foreign war. It's happened multiple times before. I'm disputing that lying about aliens wou
by md_ 5y ago
I'm not disputing that intelligence agencies would lie to justify a foreign war. It's happened multiple times before.
I'm disputing that lying about aliens would be an effective or preferred strategy for doing so.
Like, a war against...whom? Is the voting public going to buy it? Cut me a break!
- userulluipeste 5y agoNot necessarily a war. It may be useful to justify increased research budget(s) and a general shift to something else substantiated by the new fears.
- swader999 5y agoIt'll keep the MIC funded and justify the further weoponization of space.